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Carers Essentials

Postby wendy » 23 Jul 2016, 15:47

Norfolk Carers were given £5000 to administer during the period June to October 2016 for Carers Essentials. The fund has attracted many enquiries and requests and at the first panel meeting held on 30th June, 11 grants were awarded to the value of £2324.99.

* The maximum grant amount is £300

However applicants should note that the panel use the Carers Essentials Household Equipment Average Price List (Appendix 1), which gives guidance as to the grant available for the type of request made. This is to ensure good value for money so that Carers Trust can maximise the use of available funds and offer as much support as possible to as many carers as possible.

Locally, priority has been to Essentials over learning and breaks as these are accessible through Norfolk Carers funds. We Care can also supply essentials.

* A referee is required to complete Section 7 of the application form - the referee needs to be a Health or Social Care Professional, Carers Support Lead or Carers Council Norfolk representative, and have an understanding of the Carers circumstances.

* A written quote for the item needs to be submitted with the application.

* Please ensure the Carers phone number is included in the application form, so that the Grants co-ordinator can contact all applicants promptly with the outcome of their grant application.

* Grant payments are made by BACS by Norfolk Carers and therefore the Grants Co-ordinator will need to obtain bank details from successful applicants.

* Next submission dates are:

Friday 29th July for Friday 5th August,

Friday 16th September for Friday 23rd September

Friday 28th October for Friday 4th November

The application form and appendix 1 are attached again for reference. Guidance Notes

Please read notes before completing form.

Carers Essentials is open to carers aged 16 and over

Carers can apply for grants of up to £300 towards the cost of ONE piece of household equipment which will benefit them in their caring role. These items can include (but are not restricted to):

* Washing machines

* Cookers

* Fridge-freezers

* Beds

Please note the following:

* Requests where the item has already been paid for or a deposit placed cannot be approved.

* Carers can be awarded only one grant from Carers Essentials within a 12-month period from when the grant is awarded. (this covers the six month pilot and following six month period when applications revert to the central panel process).


Appendix 1: Carers Essentials Household Equipment Average Price List

2015 Price (inc. VAT)

Washing Machine £200

Tumble Dryer £200

Washer Dryer £300

Gas Cooker £300

Electric Cooker £200

Double Bed (mattress and

frame) £300

Single Bed (mattress and

frame) £250

Fridge-Freezer £200

Fridge £150

Freezer £150

Microwave £60

Dishwasher £200

Vacuum Cleaner £100

Sofa Bed £250

Mattress Double £200

Mattress Single £140

* Applications cannot be considered unless accompanied by a written quote for the cost of the item being requested e.g. a quote from the company website.
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